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The St. Elmo Christian Church helped keep kids busy on their day off from school on January 16 as this group of over 60 kids and adults traveled to Highland Recreational Center for an afternoon of swimming.  The group was organized by Youth Pastor Dave Altman

Bob Owens won the door prize, an insulated bag presented by Della Stewart, at the Royal Neighbors of America #5784 potluck held January 7 at the Phillips Building.

Altamont Fire Chief Jon Becker discusses evacuation plans with another fire fighter while members of the Patel family stand outside the Altamont Motel after a gas smell was detected at the facility. Altamont firemen kept the motel evacuated until the leak was repaired.

Frog Pond Nursery School Class visited Dr. Sehy’s on Tuesday, January 17. Donna Wheatly shows Brayden Schnarre what happens when visiting the dentist’s office to get his teeth cleaned.

Work is progressing well on the new Dollar General Store located along Illinois Route 128 in Altamont. The store plans to be moved from the current downtown location to the new facility by March. The downtown building, which is owned by a group of area investors, once vacated will be available for sale or lease.

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St. Elmo Schools Poverty Levels Drop Print E-mail
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Written by Clyde Barr   
Monday, 23 January 2012 14:58

The St. Elmo Board of Education were informed that the districts poverty levels have dropped according to fiscal projections.
Board members learned of the announcement during their regular meeting on Monday, January 16.  
Unit SuperintendentDeb Philpot reported to the board that the school poverty numbers per the Census for the next years’ financial projection has dropped 17-percent.  

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appearGas Leak Causes Local Firemen to Evacuate Altamont Motel Print E-mail
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Monday, 23 January 2012 14:47

Altamont firefighters have kept busy in regards to gas leak calls as the department responded to a call of a natural gas odor on Monday afternoon January 16.
Firemen responded to the call at the Altamont Motel located adjacent to the US 40 and IL Route 128 intersection.
After responding, fire fighters called for a brief evacuation of the Altamont Motel just before 2 p.m.

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Council Members Approve Pay Increase During Quiet Meeting Print E-mail
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Written by Clyde Barr   
Monday, 09 January 2012 11:56

Business continues to be back to normal at the St. Elmo City Council as members agreed on all issues.
Council members met in regular session on January 3 and after public comments, executive session, and regular business, alderman adjourned in 25 minutes.

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Guests Invited to Take the Gramps Challenge at Open Door Diner Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 08:48

The Open Door Diner located on Main Street in Altamont is inviting guests to consider taking the Gramps Challenge.
The Gramps Challenge is definitely for the hearty appetite as a normal stomach would definitely be in pain after completing the meal.

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Eagles Capture Championship Title Print E-mail
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Friday, 23 December 2011 13:11

The Championship match-up between number one seeded St. Elmo and number two seeded Altamont took place in the 52nd annual St. Elmo Holiday Tournament on December 17.
St. Elmo entered the game not only facing their National Trail Conference rival, but also working to keep Altamont from becoming the first team in tournament history to win five championships in a row.

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